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What causes esophagitis?

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Esophagitis can be caused by a variety of factors,
including:
If you have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which occurs when stomach acid frequently leaks
into your esophagus
If you experience persistent vomiting
If you suffer from the autoimmune disease scleroderma that hardens and tightens the skin
If you are allergic to certain foods

The eminent surgical gastroenterologist in Pune, Dr. Samrat Jankar, adds that other causes of esophagitis
include ingestion of acidic or alkaline solutions and (NG) nasogastric tube insertion.

Acidic or alkaline solutions cause chemical injury to your esophagus. NG tube insertion is a temporary
procedure that enables substances to be removed or added to your stomach.

What are the symptoms and signs of esophagitis?

Symptoms can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, depending on the individual. They may include
the following:

Mouth sores
Throat soreness
The sensation that something is lodged in the throat
Vomiting or nausea
Having difficulty swallowing
Abdominal pain
Heartburn

The signs and symptoms of esophagitis can be mistaken for those of other illnesses. Please consult Dr.
Samrat Jankar, among the top gastroenterologists and bariatric surgeons in Pune, for his expert advice
and suitable treatment.

What are the risk factors of esophagitis?

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You may be susceptible to esophagitis if you:
Smoke heavily
Abuse alcohol
Are obese
Are pregnant
Are a senior citizen
Have injured your spinal cord
Swallow large pills with inadequate water, which makes the tablet or capsule to scrape or get stuck in
your throat
Have radiation treatment
Use specific medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), beta-blockers,
antibiotics, nitrates, or potassium supplements
Regularly eat significant amounts of specific foods and beverages, such as citrus fruits, tomato-based
foods, chocolate, onions, garlic, spicy foods, and caffeine

Lie down soon after your meals

What is the diagnostic procedure for esophagitis?

There are numerous tests that can be done to identify esophagitis once your doctor has completed a
detailed physical examination and examined your medical history. These are some of them:

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 Endoscopy: An endoscope is a long, flexible illuminated tube used to examine the esophagus.
Biopsy: A tiny sample of your esophagus tissue is taken and analyzed under a microscope in a
laboratory.
Esophageal pH test: The gastroenterologist will place sensors or small cables to collect data over 1 – 3
days during an endoscopy. This test can assist your healthcare professional in determining whether
stomach acid is present in the esophagus.
Barium X-ray: After you consume a barium solution to coat the lining of your esophagus, X-rays of
your esophagus are taken. This test allows the surgeons to view the esophageal anomalies.

Other tests, including blood, skin-prick, or elimination diet, may be done to determine if you are sensitive
to any allergens.

How is esophagitis treated?

Treatment is entirely determined by the cause of the inflammation:

Taking medicines:

Acid blockers, such as proton pump inhibitors and H2-blockers, reduce the amount of acid produced by
your stomach.

Other medications may be used to strengthen the valve between your stomach and esophagus. The valve
is known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It prevents gastric acid from leaking out of your
stomach.

Infection-fighting medications (such as antibiotics) may be prescribed. Certain types of esophagitis may
require the use of steroids to minimize the inflammation.

Avoid certain foods:

If the tests determine that you are allergic to some foods, then you will have to stop eating those foods.

Dilation:

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Nissen Fundoplication:
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A surgery in which your lower esophageal sphincter is strengthened by wrapping part of your stomach
around it. This procedure prevents the stomach acid from leaking back into your esophagus.

Surgical or endoscopic techniques, such as Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, are reserved for
individuals who have failed to respond to medicinal treatment.

Dr. Samrat Jankar, a top-notch piles and fistula specialist in Pune, says that surgery is recommended if
your esophagus has narrowed or bleeding is observed. It may also be advised to stop any precancerous
cells from spreading.

Conclusion:

Esophagitis may reappear unless you make a few lifestyle adjustments. You can follow a soft-food diet
plan to speed up the healing process. This type of diet is intended to make consuming food less
uncomfortable and prevent food from remaining in your esophagus for too long, inducing discomfort.

Esophagitis can have a negative impact on the quality of your life. If not treated in time, it can progress
into Barrett’s esophagus and make you more susceptible to esophageal cancer.

Do not delay any longer. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Samrat Jankar, among the leading
gastroenterologists in Pune.

His dedication to studying the most sophisticated and cutting-edge surgical procedures and applying
them to all treatments guarantees that his patients receive the most suitable, safe, and effective
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